RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS

Rhode Island Industry News

In Rhode Island, industry news means sector performance, regulatory shifts and broad economic trends. Coverage tracks the movement of entire markets as they face disruption or growth.

Brown Health Hospitals Lead Rhode Island Rankings

Brown Health Hospitals Lead Rhode Island Rankings

Three Brown University Health hospitals hold top slots on Newsweek's 2027 Best-in-State Hospitals list for Rhode Island.

Live Poll

Do you trust hospitals in your community to provide high-quality care?


Healthcare

Healthcare

Cherry Bekaert Acquires Rhode Island Firm Sansiveri

The deal adds about 60 professionals to Cherry Bekaert's New England presence through its acquisition of Sansiveri, Kimball & Co. LLP.


Utilities

Live Poll

Do you trust your utility company to keep electricity delivery charges fair?

Utilities

Protesters Demand Rhode Island Energy Transparency

Demonstrators outside the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission say delivery fees are outpacing the cost of electricity for many families.

Protesters Demand Rhode Island Energy Transparency

Construction

Live Poll

Do you feel local transportation authorities provide adequate notice for road construction in your area?

Construction

Rhode Island Implemented Overnight Road Closures

Bridge construction efforts caused major highway traffic restrictions across Warwick, Cranston, and Providence.

Rhode Island Implemented Overnight Road Closures

Day to day, that means market consolidation, supply chain dynamics, sector-wide employment data and regulatory updates. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties where key production and service centers operate. Rhode Island manufacturing and technology sectors face unique pressures related to regional resource availability and transit infrastructure. Economic volatility and shifts in workforce availability are the constant factors shaping how industries navigate the current landscape.